Alumni Thread

[Mass Haas]

LHP Dana Eveland designated for assignment by Oakland.

 

Rotoworld's comments --

Eveland gave up four runs on six hits and three walks in 2 2/3 innings during a spot start Tuesday night. He was a curious choice to fill in for the bereaved Dallas Braden because he was out of options and had a 7.40 earned-run average during his last trip through the bigs. He should draw some attention from other organizations.

RHP Gary Glover released from AAA by Florida.

 

LHP Joe Thatcher optioned back to AAA by San Diego.

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Claudio Vargas has been activated from the Dodgers' DL and has pitched a couple innings out of the bullpen.

 

Henry Blanco is now on the Padres' DL.

 

Chris Coste was added to the Astros' roster after being claimed off waivers from the Phillies.

 

Dana Eveland sent back to AAA Sacramento after his DFA.

[Mass Haas]

Jack Z. released OF Steve Moss, who was playing at low-A.

 

RHP Chad Paronto back in the bigs with Houston.

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MLB.com from the D'Backs:

In return for Felipe Lopez, the D-backs received outfielder Cole Gillespie and right-handed pitcher Roque Mercedes.

Gillespie, who was a member of the 2006 Oregon State University College World Series championship team, was hitting .242 with 12 doubles, seven homers and 27 RBIs for Triple-A Nashville.

The 25-year-old had the start of his season delayed by a sprained elbow.

"Gillespie is a guy we actually liked a little bit in the Draft," Byrnes said. "[He] has gone out and performed well. He had a slow start this year, had an elbow injury coming out of Spring Training, but he's in Triple-A and we think he has a chance to be a Major League player for us."

Gillespie will be assigned to Triple-A Reno.

Mercedes was 1-1 with a 1.08 ERA and six saves for Brevard County in the Class A Florida State League. The right-hander walked eight and struck out 26 and seems to have taken nicely to a relief role after beginning his pro career as a starter.

The 22-year-old has a low-90s fastball and what Byrnes said was an above-average slider.

"We like his potential as a reliever down the road," Byrnes said.

The D-backs are leaning toward starting Mercedes out at Double-A Mobile, but they could also assign him to Class A Visalia of the California League.

[Mass Haas]

How's Brad Nelson doing? Article from Tacoma

 

Nelson's 2009 Numbers

[JJHardy7]

I know it's a small sample size, but it looks like Nelson is finally getting it going this month.

[battlekow]

Per Kevin Goldstein, Junior Spivey signed with the Tucson Toros of the Golden Baseball League.

[JohnBriggs12]

Former Brewer farmhand Travis Ezi was released earlier this week by the Schaumburg Flyers of the independent Northern League.

 

I had the distinction of witnessing what may turn out to have been Travis' last pro HR, a shot to the opposite field on the 16th of this month.

[Mass Haas]

RHP Rob Bryson (Sabathia deal) just started an injury rehab stint in the Arizona Rookie League on Friday.

 

There are also links in our initial thread post to the Diamondbacks' Cole Gillespie and Roque Mercedes. Mercedes has made two scoreless appearances with AA Mobile in the Southern League.

[RyDogg66]

What exactly are the Indians plans for Matt Laporta? He is 24 now and getting dangerously close to non-prospect status due solely to his age. They traded Garko but everything I have read is that they did so to make room for Andy Marte and first base and are not calling LaPorta up. He will be 25 next season, will he be an option for the Indians if Martinez and Marte are at firstbase?

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Chad Paronto DFA by the Astros and assigned to AAA Round Rock.

Adam Pettyjohn signed by the Mets and assigned to AAA Buffalo.

Brian Shouse off the DL and back on the 25-man Rays roster.

Gary Sheffield put on the DL of the Mets.

Julian Tavarez released by the Nationals.

Joe Thatcher called up (again) by the Padres.

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Mets recalled Robinson Cancel and DFA Elmer Dessens.

Braves released Jeff Bennett, as posted in the major league forum.

Reds called up Justin Lehr.

Dodgers traded Claudio... oh right never mind. However, Vinny Rottino is expected to be assigned to AA Chattanooga.

[JJHardy7]

Any chance Inman is getting called up?

[jjfanec]

Any chance Inman is getting called up?

Not likely with his 6 plus ERA. He had a couple nice starts but has been getting hit really hard.

[dadofandrew]

LA probably wanted Rottino for AAA because Martin was on his way to SD for Bell/Gonzalez, which fell through.

[mls4]

Mets DFA Robinson Cancel to make room for Gary Sheffield, off the DL.

Rays sign Jeff Bennett, as discussed in the major league forum.

Nationals called up Jorge Sosa.

Mets will recall Nelson Figueroa for a spot start on Monday.

[jjfanec]

Any chance Inman is getting called up?

Actually Inman got demoted to AA. He had a nice start there with 6 IP and no runs

[JohnBriggs12]

Bill Pulsipher (yes that Bill Pulsipher), has resurfaced on the Northern League leading Winnipeg Goldeyes. Pulsipher, who turns 36 in October, had been with Puebla of the Mexican League earlier this year. Prior to that he last pitched in 2007 in the indy Atlantic League.

 

BTW, he threw 5 shutout innings in his first appearance for the Goldeyes.

[mls4]

Nic Ungs named Southern League player of the week

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Joe Dillon DFA by the Rays.

RJ Swindle DFA by the Rays before appearing in any games.

RA Dickey optioned to AAA Rochester by the Twins.

Chris Woodward claimed off waivers by Red Sox after Mariners DFA.

Chad Moeller called up by the Orioles.

Saul Rivera recalled by the Nationals.

Elmer Dessens, outrighted last week, called up by the Mets.

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Jon Huizinga was traded between independent league teams twice in one week. From Calgary of the Golden League to Winnipeg of the Northern League, to Schaumberg of the Northern League.

 

Steve Moss has been signed by Long Beach of the Golden League.

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RJ Swindle claimed off waivers by Cleveland and optioned to AAA Columbus.

Joe Dillon outrighted to AAA Durham after his DFA by the Rays.

Eliezer Alfonzo optioned to AAA Portland by the Padres.

Jorge Julio released by the Rays. He accumulated a 5.96 in 22 innings with AAA Durham.

 

Derrick Ellison has been purchased by the Mets after a short stay with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League.

Jeremy Lewis signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League.

[Mass Haas]

Congrats to veteran Kevin Barker, back in the bigs with Cincinnati.

 

Thanks to mls4 for all his updates. I'll try and get all the links updated properly this week to reflect all his news.

[Mass Haas]

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[trwi7]

Luis Pena was released by the Mariners.